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1Loans subject to individual approval, restrictions and conditions apply. See Terms and Conditions at AscentFunding.com/Rates and AscentFunding.com/Ts&Cs. Loan features and information advertised are intended for college student loans and are subject to change at any time.
2AscentUP is available to Ascent College loan borrowers with funded loans since May 1, 2019, students at partner schools, and employees at partner businesses with licensed access. Participants in the AscentUP Internship Program are eligible for both AscentUP platform access and coaching regardless of loan type. For more eligibility details, please refer to the AscentUP terms of service.
